Transforming Lives Together Podcast
by St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church
The Transforming Lives Together Podcast is a ministry of St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church in Tonawanda, NY. St. Bartholomew’s is on mission to see lives powerfully transformed through a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. For more information on the church please visit our website at: www.stbartston.org
Episodes
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Episode 75 - Revelation Made Relevant 5.1
Jesus said, “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?” Scripture is clear that our life on this planet is nothing more than a vapor, or like a flower that blossoms for a season and then withers away and is no...
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Episode 74 - Revelation Made Relevant 4.2
It is difficult to hold truth and love together in our culture today, especially when we’re pressured to accept that there are different kinds of love and different truths to live by. One temptation we ultimately face is to place love above truth, to be tolerating and accepting of beliefs and...
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A Saintly Moment - Polycarp
Today, we remember Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr of Smyrna. The short bio on Polycarp is taken from the 2001 edition of the Lesser Feasts and Fasts. The scripture reading for today is from Matthew 20:20-23(ESV). The Collect comes from the Lesser Feasts and Fasts.
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Episode 73 - Revelation Made Relevant 4.1
Hello and welcome to the Transforming Lives Together Podcast. The word “culture” is used often in our discourse today. You may have heard people talk about a “culture war,” or about things that are “counterculture,” or there being a “lack of culture,” say in an organization. This emphasis of, and...
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A Saintly Moment - Absalom Jones
Today, we remember Fr. Absalom Jones. The short bio on Fr. Jones is taken from the 2001 edition of the Lesser Feasts and Fasts. The scripture reading for today is from Isaiah 61:1-4(ESV). The Collect comes from the Lesser Feasts and Fasts.
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Episode 72 - Revelation Made Relevant 3.2
In one of Fanny Crosby’s more famous hymns, we hear the line, “Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine!” Foretaste is a good word to describe what John receives on our behalf in the book of Revelation: a foretaste of Christ’s divinity and majesty, a foretaste of...
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A Saintly Moment - John and Charles Wesley
Today we remember priests and reformers of the church, John and Charles Wesley. The short bio on John and Charles is taken from the 2001 edition of the Lesser Feasts and Fasts. The scripture reading for today comes from Isaiah 49:5-6(NKJV). The Collect comes from the Lesser Feasts and Fasts.
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Episode 71 - Revelation Made Relevant 3.1
Life comes with many trials and difficulties, and you find that out the moment you take your first breath on this planet. Most times we may be able to lean on our friends and family to help us get by, but sometimes we’re on our own, or we feel that way. In the moment, we may decide to give up,...
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A Saintly Moment - George Herbert
Today we remember Anglican priest and poet, George Herbert. The short bio on George is taken from the 2001 edition of the Lesser Feasts and Fasts. The scripture reading for today comes from 1 Peter 5:1-4(NKJV). The Collect comes from the Lesser Feasts and Fasts.
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Episode 70 - Revelation made Relevant Part 2.2
One of the many things to consider when studying the book of Revelation is how Jesus and the Father are presented. John is giving us a glimpse into heaven, a peek behind the veil to encourage us and confirm what we believe regarding the nature of God the Father and God the Son, Jesus Christ. The...
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A Saintly Moment - Independence Day
Today we celebrate Independence Day. The short excerpt on the history of the liturgical celebration of Independence Day was taken from the 2001 edition of the Lesser Feasts and Fasts. The scripture reading for today comes from Hebrews 11:8-16(NASB). The Collect comes from the Lesser Feasts and...
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A Saintly Moment - St. Brigid
Today we remember St. Brigid of Kildare. The short bio on Brigid's life and ministry was taken from the 2001 edition of the Lesser Feasts and Fasts. The scripture reading for today comes from 1 Corinthians 1:26-31(NASB). The Collect comes from the Lesser Feasts and Fasts. Painting: Alexandra...
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A Saintly Moment - Conversion of St. Paul
Today we remember the Conversion of St. Paul. The short bio on Paul's conversion was taken from the 2001 edition of the Lesser Feasts and Fasts. The scripture reading for today comes from Matthew 10:16-22(ESV). The Collect comes from the Lesser Feasts and Fasts. Painting: The Conversion of Saint...
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Episode 69 - Revelation made Relevant Part 2.1
Many of us are privileged to own multiple copies of the Bible, especially through our favorite Bible app. The internet grants us access to a wide range of resources in online study guides, videos, and podcasts (like this one). With so many resources at our fingertips, we can fall into the trap of...
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Episode 68 - Revelation made Relevant Part 1.2
The book of Revelation is the only book in the Bible that promises a blessing to those who read, hear, and, most importantly, heed what it says. This shows how important our Lord’s Revelation to John is, whether you’re a Christian in first century Smyrna or twenty-first century America. Now the...
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A Saintly Moment - St. Mary the Virgin
Today we remember the Mother of our Lord, St. Mary the Virgin. The short bio on Mary was taken from the 2001 edition of the Lesser Feasts and Fasts. The scripture reading for today comes from Isaiah 61:10-11(NASB). The Collect comes from the Lesser Feasts and Fasts.
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A Saintly Moment - St. Laurence
Today we remember Laurence, deacon, and martyr at Rome 258. The short bio on Laurence was taken from the 2001 edition of the Lesser Feasts and Fasts. The scripture readings are 2 Corinthians 9:6-10 and John 12:24-26(NASB). The Collect comes from the Lesser Feasts and Fasts.
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Episode 67 - Revelation made Relevant Part 1.1
One of the more controversial and talked about books in the Bible is Revelation. It’s a book that seems to have its foot in both past, present, and future, and gives us a vivid image of heavenly worship and the judgment of this world. The Apostle John is credited as being the author, though His...
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A Saintly Moment - St. Joseph of Arimathaea
Today we remember Joseph of Arimathaea. The short bio on Joseph was taken from the 2001 edition of the Lesser Feasts and Fasts. The scripture reading is Proverbs 4:10-18 (NASB). The Collect comes from the Lesser Feasts and Fasts.
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Episode 66 - Can-Do and Joyous Christian Part 06
It can be difficult to continue moving forward when we are in the midst of trouble in this life. Yet, it is necessary for us to do so if we are to experience the Joy of the Lord in the midst of the trouble. As we will discover in our study for this week, there are practical exercises we can do to...
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A Saintly Moment - St. Thomas the Apostle
Today we remember Thomas the Apostle. The short bio on Thomas was taken from the 2001 edition of the Lesser Feasts and Fasts. The scripture reading is John 20:24-29 (NASB). The Collect comes from the Lesser Feasts and Fasts.
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Transforming Culture: A West Side Story by Fr. Bryan Wandel
How should Christians view tragedy? What can we learn from films like A West Side Story? Fr. Bryan shares with us some thoughts on how we can engage tragic stories in a way that is healthy, and how the Gospel provides sweet succor for the tragedy in our lives.
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A Saintly Moment - St. Ambrose
Today we remember Ambrose, Bishop of Milan. The short bio on Ambrose was taken from the 2001 edition of the Lesser Feasts and Fasts. The scripture reading is Luke 12:35-37, 42-44 (NASB). The Collect comes from the Lesser Feasts and Fasts.
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A Saintly Moment - St. Clement of Rome
Today we remember Clement, Bishop of Rome. The short bio on Clement was taken from the 2001 edition of the Lesser Feasts and Fasts. The scripture reading is Luke 6:35-47 (NASB). The Collect comes from the Lesser Feasts and Fasts.
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A Saintly Moment - St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland
Today we remember Scotland's beloved saint, Margaret. The short bio on Margaret was taken from the 2001 edition of the Lesser Feasts and Fasts. The scripture reading is Matthew 13:44-52 (NASB). The Collect comes from the Lesser Feasts and Fasts.
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A Saintly Moment - All Faithful Departed
Blessed All Souls Day! Today we remember All the Faithful Departed, not just those known, but also those unknown who are members of this great living body that transcends time and space which we affectionately call the Church. The short bio on the Commemoration of All Faithful Departed was taken...
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Episode 65 - Can-Do and Joyous Christian Part 05
It is difficult to have joy in our relationships when we ourselves or the other person boast of our position and status. As we will discover in our study for this week, Paul admonished the Church not to boast in themselves, but to focus on knowing Christ Jesus the Lord.
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A Saintly Moment - St. Alfred the Great
We remember St. Alfred the Great, King of the West Saxons, who sought to repair the damage that the Viking invasions had inflicted on culture and learning, especially among the parish clergy. The short bio on St. Alfred was taken from the 2001 edition of the Lesser Feasts and Fasts. The scripture...
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A Saintly Moment - St. Luke
In our first episode, we remember St. Luke the Evangelist whose researched accounts of Christ's life and the Acts of the Apostles have provided for the Church a faithful witness and have inspired many to put their trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. The short bio on St. Luke was taken from the 2001...
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Episode 64 - Can-Do and Joyous Christian Part 04
We’d all like to bear fruit in our lives and live with joy. But doing so requires us to be in relationship with other people. As we will discover in our study for this week, Paul’s attitude toward the Philippians was such that he longed to be able to encourage them, and because of his…
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Episode 63 - Can-Do and Joyous Christian Part 03
We all want to be successful in life. As the saying goes, “People don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan.” As we will discover in our study for this week, ultimately, success does not mean a lack of failure, but rather a life full of determination and perseverance in Christ.
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Conversations: Gospel Reflection #3
We are getting this out a little late, but it is still Easter! Hooray! We hope that this will draw you deeper into what’s going on in the readings and together draw from the Living Well all that we need to be more like our Blessed Lord each day. The Gospel passages we will be focusing on for this...
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Episode 62 - Can-Do and Joyous Christian Part 02
Who we are around affects who we become as people. If we are around positivity, we are more likely to be positive people, and view things from the hopeful and joyful perspective. As we will discover in our study for this week we can misinterpret circumstances in our lives if we have had bad...
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Episode 61 - Can-Do and Joyous Christian Part 01
Oftentimes we feel that we have no control over where our life is headed, as though somehow we are like a train that can only move along a given track. However, the way we react to different circumstances has a profound impact on the trajectory of our life. As we will discover in our study for…
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Conversations: Gospel Reflection #2
Normally the “Conversations” wing of the podcast is dedicated to interviews with people ministering throughout the WNY area, and while we are looking forward to getting back to that, we also wanted to do something different. Every other week, Dn. Jacob and I will be reflecting on the Gospel...
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Conversations: Gospel Reflection #1
Normally the “Conversations” wing of the podcast is dedicated to interviews with people ministering throughout the WNY area, and while we are looking forward to getting back to that, we also wanted to do something different. Every other week, Dn. Jacob and I will be reflecting on the Gospel...
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Episode 60 - Finding the Joy of the Lord in a Stress-filled World Part 09
Discipline is not a pleasant word for most people. Oftentimes the word brings to mind instances of scolding or punishment. Yet when we are disciplined in our daily lives we discover the blessings that God wants us to have. As we will discover in our study for this week, discipline and discernment...
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Episode 59 - Finding the Joy of the Lord in a Stress-filled World Part 08
“If it feels good do it” might be a familiar saying to you. Maybe you’ve heard someone use it to justify a particular action or actions. This type of maxim may sound appealing, even wise because our senses do help us discern between what is pleasant and what is harmful. For example, sometimes we...
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Episode 58 - Finding the Joy of the Lord in a Stress-filled World Part 07
The way we see the world shapes the way we interact with it and with others. Having the wrong narrative will not only complicate our relationships, it will prevent us from experiencing true joy. If God created us to be in loving relationships, the greatest being our relationship with Him, and to...
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Episode 57 - Finding the Joy of the Lord in a Stress-filled World Part 06
As we look out at the Church across the world we can notice many differences like ethnicity, style of worship, denomination, and language. But despite our differences, the Bible teaches us that we are all One Body because we all belong to One Lord, Jesus Christ. While we may identify with other...
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Episode 56 - Finding the Joy of the Lord in a Stress-filled World Part 05
How we respond in difficult situations can say a lot about who we are. Being cool under pressure is a trait that’s admired and with good reason for it’s impossible to diffuse a situation when you need to be diffused yourself. In the book of Proverbs we read, “Like a city that is broken into and...
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Episode 55 - Finding the Joy of the Lord in a Stress-filled World Part 04
The goal of our faith is ultimately to be like Christ. The Early Church Fathers summed it up best when they said that the Son of God became the Son of Man so that the sons of men might become sons of God. Paul writes in his letter to the Ephesians that the goal of the ministerial offices is to...
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Episode 54 - Finding the Joy of the Lord in a Stress-filled World Part 03
We were created to be emotional beings, but sometimes our emotions can get the best of us. This happens in especially tense and difficult situations. How we respond in those moments can say a lot about us which is why the ability to “keep our peace” when the “heat is on” is an important watermark...
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Episode 53 - Finding the Joy of the Lord in a Stress-filled World Part 02
Stress and anxiety have become common terms in our word economy, so common, in fact, that it seems they’re all we hear about. There is plenty in our world to cause us stress and so much of our time can be consumed by it, even to the point where we become physically ill. If this was all we were…
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Episode 52 - Finding the Joy of the Lord in a Stress-filled World Part 01
It’s good to be back with you for another episode, and we apologize for the mini sabbatical we took. With everything going on surrounding this global pandemic, we, unfortunately, weren’t able to keep up with our weekly schedule. Thank you to our listeners who have stuck with us through our…
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Episode 51 - Anglicanism 101: Why We Do What We Do Part 3.2
In the first chapter of his book You Are What You Love James K. A. Smith writes, “It is crucial for us to recognize that our ultimate loves, longings, desires, and cravings are learned. And because love is a habit, our hearts are calibrated through imitating exemplars and being immersed in...
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Episode 50 - Anglicanism 101: Why We Do What We Do Part 3.1
Whether we think about it or not, our lives are ordered around the days, weeks, and months that make up our calendar. It’s one of the ways in which we understand and interact with time. Unfortunately for many of us, worship of the Triune God is just one item among many that fill our calendars.…
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Episode 49 - Anglicanism 101: Why We Do What We Do Part 2.2
In the preface to the 1549 Book of Common Prayer, Thomas Cranmer writes, “...if a man would search out by the ancient fathers, he shall find, that the same was not ordained, but of a good purpose, and for a great advancement of godliness: For they so ordered the matter, that all the whole Bible…
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Episode 48 - Anglicanism 101: Why We Do What We Do Part 2.1
Before entering the promised land, Israel was not only reminded of the law, but they were also given a liturgy; a set of rituals and habits that they were to participate in daily so that their lives would be formed around God’s law and their identity as God’s people. As Fr. Thebeau points out in...
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Episode 47 - Anglicanism 101: Why We Do What We Do Part 1.2
As we learned in our last episode that the structure and arrangement of churches served a particular purpose in forming our hearts and minds around the right worship of God, so too do the activities we participate in and the vestments worn during Sunday services. Because you’re only getting the...
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